UK Visitor Visas are required for some foreigners who wish to enter the UK for short stays. Whether you need a Visitor Visa depends on your nationality, the purpose of your visit and how long you need to stay. The UK Visitor Visa category includes a number of specific visitor visas that allow people to enter the UK for holiday, visit family, get married, study a short course, and many other purposes.

 

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STANDARD VISIT VISA

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Apply for this visa if you want to visit the UK on holiday or to see your family and friends, do business, take part in sports or creative events, or receive private medical treatment

 

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PERMITTED PAID ENGAGEMENT VISA

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You might be able to apply for this visa if you’ve been invited to the UK to do paid work as an expert in your profession. This is the visa you will need for such events.

 

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MARRIAGE VISITOR VISA

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Apply for this visa if you want to get married or register a civil partnership in the UK, even if you don’t usually need a visa to visit the UK. There are further eligibility requirements to get married in the UK, we can assist you with more information with our one-off advice service (link)

 

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SHORT - TERM STUDY VISA

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Apply for this visa if you’re doing a short course of study or training in the UK. This visa has very limited and strict requirements meaning not all types of study are eligible for this visa. Check our study visa (link) section if you want to study long-term in the UK

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